Creamy Coconut Cream Pie: A Tropical Dessert Delight

 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake a pie crust until golden brown.

In a saucepan, mix 1 cup of coconut milk, 1 cup of heavy cream, and 1/2 cup of sugar.

 In a separate bowl, whisk 1/4 cup of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water until smooth.

Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan, stirring constantly until thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of sweetened shredded coconut and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Pour the filling into the baked pie crust and let it cool to room temperature.

 Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

Serve slices of this delectable coconut cream pie chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.